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TN HB2816

TN HB2816
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1; Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
03/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires gender clinics accepting funds from this state to perform gender transition procedures to also perform detransition procedures; requires insurance entities providing coverage of gender transition procedures to also cover detransition procedures; requires certain gender clinics and insurance entities to report information regarding detransition procedures to the department of health. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill requires gender clinics in Tennessee that receive state funds to perform gender transition procedures to also provide detransition procedures. It also mandates insurance entities that cover gender transition procedures to also cover detransition procedures. The bill requires gender clinics and insurance providers to report data on detransition procedures to the Department of Health, which must submit annual statistical reports to the state legislature. The bill also prohibits local governments from restricting access to mental health therapy for minors regarding gender identity issues.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee (on 03/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities

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